Run your own

There are lots of good reasons for organizing a Community Seed Swap in your area:

Swapped seeds are FREE

They are likely to be well-suited to your local growing conditions

They often come with first-hand advice on how to grow them

Seed swapping helps protect plant biodiversity

Community Seed Swaps are great places for meeting local people with a shared interest in growing food and protecting the environment

Seed Swaps can become exchanges for all sorts of useful local knowledge, as well as seeds.

If our experience is anything to go by, you will be amazed at the amount of interest and knowledge you find yourself tapping into.

Like any event, Seed swaps require advance planning. We have drawn on our experience to produce these pages, which aim to guide you through the steps necessary to running a successful and enjoyable event.